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Environment
Innovative, Reusable "Replenish" Spray Bottle Could Disrupt Home Cleaning Market
The innovative and refillable Replenish spray bottle could be a truly disruptive product, reducing and reusing first, and recycling later.
Culture
Finally, a Way to Stop Getting Those Dumb Yellow Pages
The famed phonebook company is at long last making a serious push to stop delivering their product to people who don't need it.
Environment
This Company Turns Plastic Bottles Back Into Crude Oil
Plastic is made from oil, so it should come as no surprise that you could turn oil bottles back into crude.
Environment
Infographic: Why Don't Americans Recycle?
Just half of Americans recycle daily, and 13 percent don't recycle at all.
Lifestyle
Does Green Beer Come in Bottles or Cans?
Some craft brewers are ditching bottles for cans and clapping their hands. Should we all be applauding the move?
Business
Wal-Mart Recycling Program Pays Cash for Trash
Wal-Mart already does some other recycling collection, but this is the only way I know of to get paid for used yogurt containers.
Cities
Cleveland Enforces Recycling with High-Tech Bins
Cleveland residents: Don't care about sorting the recycling? Don't think it's your secret anymore. The city is rolling out new bins that will...
Design
Intermission: A Coffee Shop Made Out of Shipping Crates
Starbucks is taking recycling to the next level.
Environment
Eight Eco-friendly Halloween Costumes (and a Tip for Cheaters)
Tips for trick or treaters who don't want to be wasteful (or spend money) on a crappy wear-once Halloween costume. Plus: Tell us yours.
Culture
How Do Couples Decide Who Takes Out the Trash?
In heterosexual relationships, if the guy always takes out the trash, is the couple just repeating gender stereotypes?
Lifestyle
Does It Actually Make a Difference How Clean Your Recyclables Are?
To clean or not to clean? The answer hinges on the economics of food residue.
Business
Bioplastic Made from Poop, for a Profit
Here's a profitable product that can solve two environmental problems at once. It involves a secret formula of bacteria, raw sewage, and an M.B.A.
Design
Nike Print Pack: Shoes Made from Old Magazines
Maybe there's life for print publications after all. Or at least an afterlife. Nike has released a set of shoes made from old glossies.
Design
Upcycled Houses Built from Old Shipping Containers, Plastic Bottles, and Trash
Around the world, people are junk into home-sweet-home. From old shipping containers to plastic bottles, these are some truly innovative upcycles.
News
This Guy Saved All His Trash for a Year. What's Your Resolution?
Meet a college student who made a tough resolution and stuck with it.
Environment
Can Rewards Make Americans Live Greener Lives?
Recyclebank wants to reward people for "everyday green actions." But is it really green if the rewards just push members to buy more stuff?
Business
Project: Re-Energizing the Original Approach to Recycling
Let's revamp and re-brand the humble system of the bottle bill.
Environment
'Greening' the Disposable Coffee Cup: The Value of Simple Fixes
No matter how sustainable options are out there, there’s little chance the number of disposable cups sold will dwindle to zero.
